Headaches and pain in the ear
In general, a combination of ear and headache should be considered as a flu-like infection in the ear, nose and throat area. Especially if other typical flu symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cold or dizziness are added, it can be assumed that this is an infection. However, the symptoms should improve or disappear after a few days. If this is not the case, further possible causes should be considered.
Pain in the scalp and pain in the ear
If the scalp hurts stingingly and drilling and is particularly sensitive to touch, it may be occipital neuralgia (neuralgia occipitalis). Neuralgia is a technical term for nerve pain. In occipital neuralgia, the occipital nerves (major and minor occipital nerves), which run from the back of the head forward to the forehead and temples, are irritated.Often only one side is affected by the neuralgia and can also cause pain in the ears as the occipital nerves partially supply the area.
Pain can also occur in the eyes or upper arms. The irritation of the nerves can have different reasons. These include infections or inflammations, gout, problems with the spine such as herniated discs in the cervical spine, arthrosis or muscle tension in the neck.
Pain in the ear and toothache
In general, toothache can radiate into the ears and cause pain there. It is also possible that toothache occurs during an infection. This is often an inflammation of the paranasal sinuses, which can cause earaches as well as tooth problems. Due to the weakened immune system, the teeth can become inflamed more easily and cause toothache (sinusogenic toothache). In most cases there is already a dental problem.
Pain in the ear and fluid
Increased fluid formation of the ear mucosa is often triggered by inflammation in the ear. These inflammations are mainly caused by viruses and bacteria, but can also be caused by foreign bodies or injuries in the ear. For example, an acute inflammation of the middle ear results in an increased production of aqueous fluid.
If bacteria or viruses enter the ear, this effusion becomes viscous and purulent. The purulent and sometimes bloody secretion can drain off via the external auditory canal. This is accompanied by severe ear pain.
Patients also complain of a feeling of pressure in the ear and hearing loss. If blood leaks from the ear, this can have various causes. For example, minor injuries caused by excessive cleaning or foreign bodies can cause bleeding.
These are usually not severe, stop after a short time and cause little pain. A blast trauma, in which the eardrum is injured, can also cause bleeding. However, if there is heavy bleeding from the ear, you should consult a doctor.
For example, accidents involving blows to the head can lead to a skull fracture and cause a cerebral hemorrhage, in which blood also leaks from the ears. Immediate medical attention is required. In rare cases, tumors in the ear canal may cause blood to leak.
